‘Ghost Hunters’ Star Speaks Out as Police Call Dan Rivera’s Death ‘Natural’ originally appeared on Parade. Dan Rivera’s sudden death sparked a wave of speculation—and now one of the biggest names in paranormal investigation is speaking out.

The coroner confirmed the infamous Annabelle doll was not present where Dan Rivera was found dead, despite online speculation.

Dan Rivera, a paranormal investigator and a handler of “Annabelle,” a doll that’s rumored to be possessed by evil spirits, has died. Rivera, 54, died on July 13, 2025 in a Gettysburg, Pennsylvania hotel room, Adams County Chief Deputy Coroner Scott Pennewill tells TODAY.com.